The long and interesting history of plastic surgery can be traced back to the ancient times. Doctors or medical practioners in old India started using skin grafts to reconstruct human skin spots in the 8th century BC.
An ancient Indian surgeon named Susrutha made the first recorded nose construction. He used a portion or some skin from a forehead. During that time, nose amputations were punishable by old Indian laws.
The practice of plastic surgery is not regulated. Laws do not restrict who are doctors who can practice the craft. In the Philippines and most other countries, there are no regulations which govern what type of medical practitioner can perform plastic surgery procedures. So the best way to know your surgeon is qualified is to choose a surgeon who underwent training with the Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons, Inc (PAPRAS) or its equivalent in other countries.
Due to differences in economy, the cost of surgery is variable in every country. There are many variables involved in the pricing of plastic surgery procedures. These include country, surgeon expertise, and the difficulty of the procedure. Other factors considered are anesthesia cost, operating room expenses, and pre-operative work-ups. Compared to the United States and Europe, the price of cosmetic surgery in the Philippines is around 50% cheaper than prevailing US rates. Even so, when choosing a plastic surgeon, remember that the surgeon’s qualifications and experience as well as your comfort with him or her are just as important as the final cost of the surgery » Read more: Truths About Plastic Surgery
